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Yankee

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Floral and citrus fruit aromas of Cascade hops, set against soft Yorkshire water and Golden Promise pale malt. Light and easy-drinking. Side fact: Yankee was first released in 1993 and is counted among the original new-style pale ales brewed in the UK, and a modern classic of the Harrogate brewery. Light, easy-drinking, and brewed with Yorkshire water.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusyhoppy
floral
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
Cascade hops deliver a pronounced floral and citrus character to the nose, with bright notes of lemon zest and honeysuckle forming the aromatic core.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yankee

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is gentle and refined, creating a soft sparkle rather than aggressive effervescence. The beer presents an inviting, approachable visual character typical of a well-executed pale ale.

pale goldenclearfine head retentiongentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

Cascade hops deliver a pronounced floral and citrus character to the nose, with bright notes of lemon zest and honeysuckle forming the aromatic core. Soft Yorkshire water balances the hop expression, while Golden Promise pale malt contributes a subtle biscuit sweetness underneath without overwhelming the delicate bouquet. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or sulphurous edges.

floral Cascadecitrus zestbiscuit maltclean

◐ Taste

Entry is light and smooth, allowing the Cascade hop character to shine with floral and citrus notes across the palate. The mid-palate maintains balance between subtle malt sweetness and moderate bitterness, with a crisp, refreshing quality that prevents any cloying sensation. Finish builds gently into a dry, hoppy conclusion without astringency, leaving a clean, slightly bitter aftertaste.

floral-citrus hopsbalanceddry finishsmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering dry bitterness that fades cleanly. The aftertaste remains refreshing and hoppy, inviting another sip without residual heaviness.

drylingering hoppy bite
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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